229 E 81st St #E, Manhattan, NY 10028
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OFF MARKET

$507,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 500 sqft

229 E 81st St #E, Manhattan, NY 10028

Upper East Side
Est. Refi. Payment $3,189/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 11, 2019 for $490,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$507K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$17K (-3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$17K (+3.5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +15% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$507K
September 2026$504K
August 2026$509K
July 2026$510K
June 2026$520K
May 2026$518K
April 2026$511K
March 2026$511K
February 2026$510K
January 2026$499K
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2019
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Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
208 E 84th St #5A, New York, NY
0.12
Coop
$400,000
08/28/26
1
1
500
405 E 82nd St #2H, New York, NY
0.24
Coop
$499,000
10/10/25
1
1
450
405 E 82nd St #2H, Manhattan, NY
0.24
Coop
$499,000
11/03/25
1
1
450
178 E 80th St #2F, New York, NY
0.13
Coop
$599,000
04/06/26
1
1
650
440 E 79th St #1I, New York, NY
0.32
Coop
$460,000
03/09/26
1
1
500
333 E 80th St #2D, New York, NY
0.17
Coop
$599,000
06/17/26
1
1
750
241 E 76th St #2G, Manhattan, NY
0.26
Coop
$380,000
04/22/26
1
1
550
241 E 76th St #2E, Manhattan, NY
0.26
Coop
$510,000
01/27/26
1
1
700
370 E 76th St #B308, Manhattan, NY
0.32
Coop
$545,000
06/25/26
1
1
550
345 E 81st St #9N, Manhattan, NY
0.17
Coop
$737,050
09/24/26
1
1
725

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
229 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
1
1
5,608
Off Market
229 E 81st St #R, New York, NY 10028
0.00
$474,700
1
1
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #4Y, New York, NY 10028
0.00
$515,800
1
1
500
Off Market
229 E 81st St #M, Manhattan, NY 10028
0.00
$283,500
1
1.5
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #B, New York, NY 10028
0.00
$768,300
1
1.5
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #V, New York, NY 10028
0.00
$411,500
1
1
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #G, Manhattan, NY 10028
0.00
$386,600
1
1
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #T, New York, NY 10028
0.00
$507,400
1
1
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #E, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #S, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
1
1
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #M, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #V, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #Z, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #R, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #Y, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
1
1
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #T, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #Q, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
1
2
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St, New York, NY 10028
0.00
-
Studio
-
-
Off Market
229 E 81st St #H, New York, NY 10028
0.00
$726,900
1
1
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Coop
Built in 1900
500 sqft
$1,014/sqft

About this House

Why rent when you can buy this fully renovated one bed home! Whether you're a first time buyer or looking for the perfect pied-a-terre this hidden home is a must see!

Move right in to this unique two building co-op, named Canterbury Mews. This apartment is located within a 19th century 3-story, 3-unit white clapboard building. A beautiful courtyard separates the house from the front brick, 8-unit building to make the property very unique and quiet for Manhattan.

This charming home is one flight up with an intercom and faces south into the garden. The open kitchen is equipped with Bosch appliances, marble backsplash, and quartz and walnut countertops. The comfortable one bedroom, fits a king size bed and other furniture, and leads to beautiful glass shower bathroom. The 10" wide white oak wood floors makes this apartment even more lovable!

Located in the most convenient part of the UES. Steps away from shopping, fine dining, Central Park and major transportation (Subway 4,5,6 and Q; bus M15 and crosstown M79). The co-op allows guarantors, parents buying for or with children; sublets allowed after two years.
229 E 81st St #E, Manhattan, NY 10028 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 500 sqft coop in Upper East Side, built in 1900. It last sold for $490,000 on Mar 11, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $507,000, with a rent estimate of $3,644/month.

Home Details for 229 E 81st St #E

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Coop

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 3
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Garden

Community

Units in Building: 11

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 11, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$490,000
Nov 29, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$499,000
Oct 25, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$499,000
Aug 12, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$425,000
May 15, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$420,000

Market trends in Upper East Side

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.39M
$67.08KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
Price per sq ft
$1.32K
$8MoM
Available listings
859
159MoM

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  • 93% say there are sidewalks
  • 61% say there's holiday spirit
  • 50% say neighbors are friendly
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  • 94 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 93 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 93 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 84 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 61 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's quiet

  • 30 % Say parking is easy

  • 24 % Say there are community events

  • 18 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 16 % Say car is needed

  • 15 % Say there's wildlife

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    "It fun to be there my home is buy the pantry where I get food supermarket across the street easy access and restaurants all in the area"
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    "It’s quite “suburbs “ of hectic Manhattan. Very low key , kids friendly and neighborhoody. Beautiful parks from both sides, great schools"
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  • Abigail Thomson
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    "I take the subway to Hudson yards. I need to switch subway stops once in Times Square. Sometimes the train is delayed a bit. "
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    "I see people walking their dogs all the time. You can walk to Central Park or Carl Schurz Park along the East River and adjacent to Gracie Mansion."
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    "There are nice parks and street fairs in the summer. I like the marathon. I also enjoy the proximity to Central Park."
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    "friendly neighborhood With great community. very safe and lots of things to do visit and enjoy on a daily basis."
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    "Everything one needs is right there, shops, restaurants, food stores, movie theaters, gyms, Central Park"
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    "Bars, Gracie Mansion, the MET, and the Guggenheim are in walking distance. Dont forget livijg on the 2nd avenue extension with a timely Q train, with the 4 5 and 6 train on Lexington. Plenty of great eateries, Movies and a CVS for personal health."
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    "Not to bad, I’m traveling from Brooklyn everyday so the commute isn’t to bad and the area is filled with bars and restaurants "
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  • Trulia User
    "Several modes of transportation and all within a 5 min walk. You can travel by bus or train and it is super quick to lost parts of the city"
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    "Access to two subway lines and numerous bus routes. Easy commute. It’s also very walkable and in the past I have walked to and from my office."
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    "They would like that we have a few dog parks and they’re nice. Dog friendly restaurants and multiple pet shops and doggy daycare places"
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    "Very family friendly neighborhood. Many children, pets, great schools, walkable. Restaurants, shopping. Feels safe"
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    "A lot of bars and restaurants, grocery and gym. there’s a lot of shopping stores,there’s a lot of buses and trains that you take and it’s very near in Manhattan. It’s a safe place to walk around even if it’s at night. "
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    "The schools are great, lots of classes and enrichment opportunities for kids in the area. Schools are also very good "
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    "Dog walkers and daycare for dogs. Also, lots of dog owners to socialize and short walk to many parks. "
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    "Very busy night life on weekends. Calm week nights. You’ll never go hungry, there’s almost too many places to eat. "
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    "Close to Central Park the 92nd street ymca is great. Lots of restaurants and supermarkets within walking distance "
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Frequently asked questions about 229 E 81st St #E

  • What is 229 E 81st St #E estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 229 E 81st St #E in Manhattan, NY is $507,000.
  • What is the price history for 229 E 81st St #E?
    229 E 81st St #E in Manhattan, NY last sold for $490,000 in March 2019.
  • Is Manhattan a buyer's or seller's market?
    Manhattan is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Manhattan?
    The median sale price in Manhattan is $1.39M. That is up $67.08K from the prior month.

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